Trump Order on Anti-Semitism Sets Off Fear, Praise
December 18, 2019
An executive order to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses triggers strong feelings among American Jews, notes WBUR.
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Nixon's Leniency After My Lai Hurt Veterans. Trump's May, Too
December 17, 2019In a column, President Emeritus James Wright draws parallels between Richard Nixon's actions over the My Lai killings during the Vietnam War, and the current administration's pardon of members of the military who committed war zone crimes.
Do Americans Approve of Trump's Pardons for Court-Martialed Military Officers?
December 16, 2019Dartmouth's Benjamin Valentino and a co-author discuss a survey on how Americans view the granting of clemency to officers accused or convicted of war crimes. In part, they say, it depends on how "just" U.S. citizens view the war in question.
Dartmouth Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary
December 13, 2019Dartmouth turns 250 today, notes the paper. "A number of landmarks around the world will be lit green to commemorate the occasion," the paper says.
2019: The Year the Federal Reserve Admitted It Was Wrong
December 12, 2019The Fed admitted it was wrong in its short- and long-term outlook for 2019, notes the newspaper, turning to Dartmouth's Andrew Levin for comment. "The best thing you can do when you realize you made a mistake is put it behind you," he says.
Johann Baptist Metz, Theologian of Compassion, Dies at 91
December 11, 2019In a story about the late Johann Baptist Metz, one of the most influential Catholic theologians of the 20th century, the paper turns to Dartmouth's Susannah Heschel, who says, "Metz never looked away from the horror, and never allowed us to."
The World's Supply of Fresh Water Is in Trouble as Mountain Ice Vanishes
December 10, 2019As mountain ice melts, scientists say the water supply for billions of people is threatened. "This is really ringing a bell about the sensitivity of these mountain regions to climate change and other stresses," says Dartmouth's Justin Mankin.
Can We Identify Invasive Species Before They Invade?
December 06, 2019Dartmouth's Matthew Ayres is part of a research team that is working on a way to predict which nonnative insect species will do great ecological harm, the "holy grail" of invasion biology.
I Almost Lost My Career Because I Had the Wrong Passport
December 05, 2019"I returned to my native country determined to warn of what we stand to lose in continuing down the path set by ultranationalist policymakers," says Dartmouth's Brooke Harrington about a harrowing experience she had as an immigrant in Denmark.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
December 04, 2019Dartmouth's Jedidah Isler interviews astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell—who discovered the space-based phenomena known as pulsars—about "one of the most blatant snubs of women scientists" and Burnell's own story about imposter syndrome.
Tom Hanks Delivers 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'
December 03, 2019The Hollywood Times writes that the new film about the TV icon Fred Rogers '50 has received "deservedly positive reviews," but says the real star is Rogers himself. "His unconventional hero tale feels both timeless and very timely," it says.
Professor's Latest Book Makes '100 Notable Books of 2019' List
December 02, 2019A story collection by Dartmouth's Peter Orner is among the newspaper's "100 Notable Books of 2019." Maggie Brown & Others probes "the fleeting connections of characters struggling to adjust to the rush of time," the paper notes.
Buddy Teevens '79 Named Ivy League Coach of the Year
November 27, 2019Coach Buddy Teevens '79 is this year's Ivy League coach of the year and "the winningest football coach in Dartmouth history," writes the paper. With a 29-23 win at Brown on Saturday, the Big Green clinched a share of the Ivy League title.
Dartmouth Engineers Prepare for Project in Greenland
November 26, 2019"This is called stakeholder-driven science. It's driven by their values and their needs, and their desires for the future," says Dartmouth's Mary Albert, head of a Dartmouth team working on a sustainability project in Greenland.
Science and Policy Must Remain Partners in Mercury Challenge
November 25, 2019"As delegations discuss Minamata this week in Geneva, the decisions they make will be critical to the health of humans and the environment for generations to come," say Dartmouth's Celia Chen and a co-author about the global treaty on mercury.
Mindy Kaling '01: Don't Let Where You're From Keep You From Where You're Going
November 22, 2019In a feature story, the alumna talks about what working on The Office taught her, working hard at Dartmouth, and working to help others.
SNC-Lavalin Trial: Libya Was 'Like the Mafia'
November 21, 2019Dartmouth's Diederik Vandewalle provided expert testimony during the trial of Sami Bebawi, a former executive of Quebec-based construction company SNC-Lavalin charged with fraud and bribing a foreign public official in Libya.
Korea's Kim Hyun-Chong Dilemma
November 20, 2019"If our interests are starting to diverge, this leads to questions about the future of our alliance," says Dartmouth's Jennifer Lind in a story about South Korea-Japan relations and their effect on U.S.-South Korea relations.
'Spider-Verse' Producers Phil Lord '97 and Chris Miller '97 Announce New Project
November 19, 2019The alumni will develop a project "from the mind of Andy Weir, author of The Martian book," reports MXDWN.
The Right's 'Judeo-Christian' Fixation
November 18, 2019Historian Udi Greenberg reviews a new book on the problematic—and relatively recent—origins of the term "Judeo-Christian," and discusses "how easily inclusive language can be mobilized for anti-egalitarian purposes."